evaluating_pic.gifEvaluating (Synthesis)


Use this page to post questions/thoughts pertaining to the "evaluation/synthesis" that is required for your presentation. Evaluation/Synthesis can be included in your presentation verbally, visually, or within the objective of the presentation itself.

Definition: The learner makes decisions based on in-depth reflection, criticism, and assessment. Think of it as expressing and defending an opinion. It requires students to judge validity, credibility, worth, or practicality using established criteria and to explain how the criteria are met or not met.

Trigger Words:

  • Argue
  • Defend
  • Measure
  • Reject
  • Assess
  • Determine
  • Predict
  • Revise
  • Choose
  • Evaluate
  • Prioritize
  • Score
  • Conclude
  • Experiment
  • Rank
  • Select
  • Debate
  • Judge
  • Rate
  • Validate
  • Decide
  • Justify
  • Recommend


Further Examples: (Put your project topic into the blank spaces... may be it generates an idea for your evaluation/synthesis?)
  • Prioritize —. (What criteria did you use to come to this decision?)
  • How effective is/are —?
  • Why is — of value?
  • What are the alternatives?
  • Who will gain and who will lose?
  • What would you predict/infer from —?
  • What are the consequences of —?
  • What are the pros and cons of —?
  • How would you have handled —?
  • What influence will — have on our lives?
  • What might happen if you combine — with —?
  • What changes to — would you recommend?
  • Can you defend your position about —?
  • Do you believe —? How would you feel if —?
  • Was --- worth the cost(s)? Explain your answer.
  • Did --- behave appropriately? Why?
  • Judge which is the best solution to the problem of ---. Why do you think so.
  • How well are the conclusions supported by the data/facts/evidence? Explain.
  • Did --- choose a wise course of action? Give reasons.
  • Apply a scoring rubric to this piece of work. Explain why you are assigning each score.
  • Which --- is best? Why do you think so?


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Bloom's revised taxonomy